07 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
1
The School Improvement Association held a session in the school chapel. Mrs. Mat Denman resigned as treasurer. Mrs. H A Sykes was elected to fill the office. They discussed fire panic precautions and monthly mapping of the school grounds and building to improve health and safety for the children.
The city moves to enforce an ordinance forbidding concealed pistols smaller than the army or navy revolver. Mothers urged to join an association as a means to curb sales, with dues set at 30 cents. Local teachers direct efforts to purchase lower power revolvers for youths, reflecting a push to regulate small firearms.
Special to the News from Little Rock March 7 pastor W A Swift of the Methodist Church declares Mardi Gras a license for degenerates and urges the city not to permit a repeat next year He promises a stronger denunciation without mince words about the celebration and its effects on the streets Tuesday night observations
Special to the News from Little Rock on March 7 discusses looming developments in the Pulasti Heights highway robbery alleged to have occurred Wednesday night. Reporters suggest police and public have yet to learn the straightforward facts and that only one highwayman may be involved. Two ladies have given statements prompting further speculation.
The George J. Terry company proclaims that every piece in their confectionery is the real thing, asserting no mixing of good and bad candy. They stress their jealous pride in a first class article and a trusted reputation.
A mail clerk Charles F Roberts is linked to a killing. Witnesses dispute the dead man’s identity and describe a man seen near the nurse’s house before Roberts and the girl returned from the city. One woman heard a shot and saw the shooter fall. another claims the corpse is Clarence N Granberry, a Gray township native and James Adams’ nephew.
St Louis March 6 Announcement by the Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain system states that after March 10 the 2000 workers in the foot of Sidney and DeKalb shops will be laid off, raising total idle employees to 7500. Company denies receivership rumors, claiming debts are payable. Company M Arkansas National Guard meets for drill ahead of March 20 inspection. currently 40 members, led by Captain Winslow with officers and drills, twice weekly meetings.
A fresh shipment of candy and dates arrives at Fred Murrah's next door to the post office. The shop offers a selection of sweets and dried fruit for local customers.
Through the firm McRae and Tompkins, receiver W. Allen of Emmet petitions the chancery court to appoint a receiver for his mercantile establishment in Emmet.
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